“I don’t iron. If I’m not wrinkle-free, why should my clothes be?” – Maxine
Adults of all ages are welcome to participate in our activities, except the monthly lunches that are open to those aged 60 and over. All you need is an MPCA membership! Most events are held during the day, Monday to Friday, with the odd exception; if something piques your interest and you’re available, please contact us for more information.
Donations: Our lunches and other activities are supported by donations that our volunteers source from many different companies and people. The Costco at 2853 32 St NE has given us $1,000 this year for our lunches and other activities. The City of Calgary paid $200 toward the cost of our pizza in July. Steve Zacher has helped cover the cost of our day trips for many years. Paramount 24 Hour Animal Hospital makes a generous donation monthly. Last but not least, various members of our group have made significant individual donations. Many more of our group donate their time and energy to make our lunches and other activities happen. There are so many people to thank for giving us the opportunity to get out, socialize, be active, and see places and things that we might otherwise miss.
Monthly Lunches: Our seniors’ lunches are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except December) at 11:30 am, usually in the upper hall. Lunches are open to all MPCA members aged 60 and over who have registered in advance. An RSVP is required to allow us to order the correct amount of food. We usually have something happening after the lunch – a speaker, movie, games, or live entertainment. Many thanks to MPCA for making our lunches possible. We ask that you donate $5, or whatever you can, to help support the cost.
July and August are a bit different as we hope to have our lunches outdoors, weather permitting. July was our annual pizza picnic in the park, complete with bocce and horseshoe tournaments to work up an appetite before lunch and to get moving again afterwards. We were in luck with a sunny, if windy, day free of wildfire smoke. Many thanks to the volunteers who washed and shredded the lettuce for our Caesar salad, carried tables outdoors, fought with the wind to pin down the plastic tablecloths, and cleaned things up afterward. 
In August, we’re planning an old-fashioned picnic with deli meats, salads, and even baked beans! If you are aged 60 or over, or if you know of someone like this, please get in touch with Linda at 403-289-8390 or [email protected] to be added to our lunch invitation list.
Exercise Class: We’re back to being active in September. People of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to join. We enjoy moderate to high intensity exercise sessions designed to improve aerobic fitness, balance, strength, and flexibility – how energetic you are is up to you. Options are given to accommodate all fitness levels and any physical concerns that participants have. You can sign up for one or more classes per week or come on a drop-in basis. The cost is only $7 per class when you sign up for the remaining classes in the session or $12 per class drop-in.
Many participants have opted to join the class via Zoom at home, but we do offer classes at the community hall on Mondays and Wednesdays, with the instructor in attendance (also available on Zoom). Classes are held on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10:15 to 11:00 am and Fridays from 9:30 to 10:15 am. Contact Linda at [email protected] or 403 289-8390 for more information. You can try out a free class to see if this is for you.
Tai-Chi: We had a good turnout for our free beginners’ Tai-Chi session in July and August. At the time of writing, we are asking people if they will continue classes in September. If enough people sign up, we will offer Tai-Chi in the upper hall from September to December. Classes will be scheduled twice weekly on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:00 until 10:00 am. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age. Tai-Chi is a great way to improve your balance, flexibility, memory, and concentration. Sign up for one or both classes each week or come on a drop-in basis. The per person cost depends on the number of people enrolled for the session as the instructor charges a flat fee per class. Drop-in will be available at a slightly higher cost.
Day Trips: At the time of writing, we’re looking forward to a relaxing ride through the countryside to the Millarville Farmers’ Market on August 26. What better way to spend part of your Saturday than shopping for locally produced goods. We may also travel to CrossIron Mills in November for some early Christmas shopping or perhaps a return visit to the Christmas Market at Spruce Meadows.
Day trips sell out quickly, often before The Pulse is delivered. If you’d like to receive email notification of upcoming trips or have ideas for where to go next, contact Linda at [email protected] or 403 289-8390. People of all ages are welcome to join us.
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